Posted on 01/20/2024 3:04:50 AM PST by marktwain
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A deadly shooting Monday in South Peoria appears to have been the result of a botched robbery, Peoria police said.
According to Semone Roth of the Peoria Police Department, the shooting occurred amid a potential Facebook Marketplace transaction where two people came to Peoria to meet someone about buying a vehicle.
The shooting occurred at about 5 p.m. in a nearby alley in the 2100 block of West Lincoln Avenue where the would-be buyers were led by the purported sellers.
“The investigation has determined that this was an attempted robbery setup and there was no intention to sell a vehicle,” Roth said.
Once they got into the alley, several people tried to rob them. A struggle ensued and shots were fired by the would-be robbers as well as one of the people who were being robbed. A suspect in the robbery was hit and died at the scene. Roth said.
The robbery victim who fired a shot was a legal gun owner in another state and had a license to carry the weapon from one state to another. He was released without any charges.
The matter is still under investigation by Peoria police and will be reviewed by the Peoria County State’s Attorney’s office.
“The Peoria Police Department would like to remind the public to remain vigilant during Marketplace type transactions. Use good judgment when it comes to selecting meetup locations that are highly visible and preferably under video surveillance. The parking lot and lobby of the police department are also available to conduct such transactions,” Roth said.
The robbery victim who fired a shot was a legal gun owner in another state and had a license to carry the weapon from one state to another. He was released without any charges.
Retired LEO ?
Carrying under HR218?
Guy was very wise to armed.
There are a few police departments around that offer their parking lot as a place to conduct these types of sales. I think that’s a pretty good idea because this isn’t the first time something like this has happened, and even though it was a failed attempt, it does happen often enough to take notice.
Our local PD has a small parking lot directly in front of the building for these types of transactions. Fully covered by cameras. They recommend to all residents to use it for your safety.
I love a happy ending!
1, Never shop on Fakebook.
2. Never bring cash to strangers in an alley.
3. Don’t shop on Fakebook.
I too always meet customers at either The Courthouse or The Sheriff’s Offices/County Jail. AND I am always armed - visibly and concealed.
Always meet marketplace buyers at your credit union or bank lobby. Do the financ transaction there too.
I thought it was probably just that he had a carry permit for a state that had reciprocity with Illinois.
Then I checked and, while 21 other states honor Illinois permits, they don’t honor anyone else’s.
So - yur guesses are better than mine...
“The robbery victim who fired a shot was a legal gun owner in another state and had a license to carry the weapon from one state to another. He was released without any charges.
Retired LEO ?
Carrying under HR218?”
Good observation, bet your right.
When I was in FL I would often do such transactions at a crowded beach.
Probably yes. Also why I keep mine up to date at 78.
“I’ve been through South Peoria. Kept the doors locked the whole time”
Median income 22k, about 40% of pop below poverty line. So Yeah it could get dicey.
I have done hundreds of transactions on FB Marketplace, without incident, or even fear of an incident.
It’s not hard to do a little DD on your buyer/seller, to establish credibility.
That said, I don’t buy/sell cellphones, subwoofers, gold spinner wheels, etc.
(I always carry)
I always go to dark alleys at night to buy my cars from strangers. That’s where the very best deals are to be found.
I don’t do transactions on Facebook market places.
But I always carry.
GUARANTEED episode for CHICAGO PD.
local PD parking lot is also a good place to exchange children with the X.
Illinois law allows for a CCW from another state, even without reciprocity, but only while you are in your vehicle or making a direct line to the trunk to secure the weapon before stepping away from the vehicle.
That may have played into the decision not to charge.
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